WINNEMUCCA - In the last article we highlighted some of the different strategies utilized in the world of drug enforcement to combat the ever-present narcotics problem in the United States. In this article we will highlight the specific effectiveness of criminal interdiction here in Humboldt County.
WINNEMUCCA - McKenzie Dupree Singer, who pleaded guilty to attempted burglary after leading law enforcement on a high speed car chase that ended in Humboldt County, was sentenced last week in Sixth Judicial District Court to 18 to 45 months in prison.
The Humboldt Sun received nearly 200 entries from young artists for its Easter coloring contest. Staff members at the Sun judged the many excellent entries and picked the three winners. Each winner received an Easter basket filled with goodies, such as art supplies, candy and $10 in chamber bucks.
MCDERMITT - Women have long been the ones to care for the sick, using the knowledge of folk remedies and medicines handed from generation to generation to treat any number of ailments.
Now that you have already frozen your buns off this winter fourwheeling, let's talk about a few accessories that can make your four-wheeling a little more bearable.
ELKO - The Nevada Department of Transportation, Nevada Department of Wildlife and the Nevada Highway Patrol are reminding motorists to drive safely in wildlife-prone areas with the spring animal migration.
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is making available a final report that is designed to help guide the efforts of the states and other partners to conserve the sage grouse with a landscape level strategy that will benefit the species while maintaining a robust economy in the West. 
RENO - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced March 26 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will launch its "StrikeForce" initiative in 10 additional states, including Nevada. The primary goal of the StrikeForce initiative is to increase partnership with rural communities and leverage community resources in targeted, persistent poverty communities. Vilsack noted that through the StrikeForce initiative, USDA will do more to partner with local and state governments and community organizations on projects that promote economic development and job creation.
LAS VEGAS - Nobody wants to walk up to an empty parking space where our car is supposed to be parked. AAA Nevada offers tips to help avoid becoming a victim of car theft, and reminds drivers that almost half of all thefts are due to driver error, such as leaving the keys in the ignition or leaving the doors unlocked.
CARSON CITY - April is National Distracted Driving Month, and local law enforcement will be "Joining Forces" from April 1 - 22 to look for drivers not paying attention to the road.
WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt County school board approved the contract of the district's new assistant superintendent, Dawn Hagness, at their meeting last week and she will be bringing with her a wealth of experience, according to Superintendent Dr. Dave Jensen.
CARSON CITY - April marks the sixth annual National Safe Digging Month, reminding Nevada residents to call 811 two working days before any digging project.
DAVE MUNK • Special to the SunLowry's Swing Choir members "hoof it" and sing during their Sweets Night concert in March. The concert was a great success. Pictured (front row left to right) Daisy Clark, Torrey Herrera, Chris Barta, Colton Black, Tania Alcaraz. In the back, Harley Coney, Auri Criddle, Jacob Schmitd, Joleen Dunlap, Sarah Betteridge, Christopher Kitras and Brandi Perkins.
CARSON CITY - State Treasurer Kate Marshall announced recently that her office and the Nevada College Savings Board is sponsoring the fifth annual Nevada $529 College Savings Day Contest, which is open to all Nevada Kindergarten through fifth grade students. Twelve students will receive a prize of a $529 gift to be used to open an SSgA Upromise 529 Plan (the "Plan") college savings plan account, or to enhance an existing Nevada College Savings Plan account. Five students from Clark County, three from Washoe County, and two each from northern rural Nevada and southern rural Nevada will be selected via a random drawing.
